Only One Survives: A Novel

by Hannah Mary McKinnon

Overview

“For readers eagerly awaiting the return of Yellowjackets, this novel from McKinnon blends the musical highs of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s Daisy Jones and the Six with the darkness of The Girls by Emma Cline in a twisty thriller that is hard to resist.” —Library Journal

"Rock’n’roll with a dash or two of murder." —Jeneva Rose, New York Times bestselling author

Becoming the star is easier when the rest of your band is dead…

All drummer Vienna Taylor ever wanted was to make music. If that came with fame, she’d take it—as long as her best friend, guitarist Madison Pierce, was sharing the spotlight and singing lead. And with their new all-female pop rock band gaining traction, soon everyone would hear their songs…

Except, on the way to an event, the Bittersweet’s van careened off an icy mountain road during a blizzard—leaving one member dead and another severely injured.

In order to survive the frigid night, the rest took shelter in a nearby abandoned cabin. But Vienna’s dreams devolved into a terrifying nightmare as, one by one, her fellow band members met a gruesome end…and Madison simply vanished in the night.

What really happened to the Bittersweet? Did Vienna’s closest friend finally decide to take center stage on her own terms?

She doesn’t want to believe it.

But guilty people run.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780778305477
Publisher:	MIRA Books
Publication date:	07/16/2024
Edition description:	Original
Pages:	400
Sales rank:	93,043
Product dimensions:	5.20(w) x 7.90(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Internationally bestselling author Hannah Mary McKinnon was born in the UK, grew up in Switzerland and moved to Canada in 2010. Her seven suspense novels include NEVER COMING HOME, THE REVENGE LIST, and ONLY ONE SURVIVES, and her work has been optioned for the screen. She also writes holiday romantic comedies as Holly Cassidy. Hannah Mary lives in Oakville, Ontario, Canada with her husband and three sons. You’ll find her on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Threads as @hannahmarymckinnon, and please visit www.hannahmarymckinnon.com for more.

Editorial Reviews

For readers eagerly awaiting the return of Yellowjackets, this novel from McKinnon (The Revenge List) blends the musical highs of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s Daisy Jones and the Six with the darkness of The Girls by Emma Cline in a twisty thriller that is hard to resist.” —Library Journal


“A raw, honest exploration of female friendships, envy, and the price of fame. Both thrilling and moving, Only One Survives will keep you on the edge of your seat. McKinnon is an auto-read for me.” — Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of Local Woman Missing


"It's rock’n’roll with a dash or two of murder in this juicy thriller that delves into the ugly side of fame. Only One Survives is devilishly fun, utterly addictive, and shockingly twisty—further cementing McKinnon as a force to be reckoned with!" —Jeneva Rose, New York Times bestselling author


“Perfect for Daisy Jones fans who want an element of mystery and twisted suspense with their music, Hannah Mary McKinnon’s latest, Only One Survives, is a tour de force. Parts coming of age, subversive culture, and all kinds of thrilling, you’ll be hooked to the very end.” —J.T. Ellison, New York Times bestselling author of It’s One of Us

“Like a relentlessly sinister version of psychological musical chairs, when this thriller’s propulsive soundtrack stops—Only One Survives. Standing ovation!” — Hank Phillippi Ryan, USA Today bestselling author of One Wrong Word

“A devilishly entertaining read that stabs at the heart of friendship, jealousy, and the relentless pursuit of fame.” — Heather Gudenkauf, New York Times bestselling author of Everyone Is Watching

“McKinnon drip-feeds us clues, keeps us guessing, and shows herself to be a maestro of misdirection.” —Caz Frear, internationally bestselling author of Five Bad Deeds

“An absorbing, thrilling page-turner. Every twist left my jaw on the ground.” — Samantha Downing, internationally bestselling author of A Twisted Love Story

“Gutsy, original and hugely compelling, Only One Survives draws you in right from the very first page.” —B.A. Paris, internationally best-selling author of Behind Closed Doors


“McKinnon is a master at flipping the script with twists that will keep readers on their toes.” —Kimberly Belle, internationally bestselling author of The Paris Widow


“It’s full of twists and turns that you don’t see coming. Fans of psychological thrillers will love this one.” —Red Carpet Crash


“Intoxicatingly original, completely addictive and totally unputdownable. Only One Survives is about friendship, jealousy, and a band on the cusp of fame. With characters I felt like I actually knew, a twisty, shock-filled plot line, and a creepy cabin in the middle of the woods, this one shines!” —Christina McDonald, USA Today bestselling author of What Lies in Darkness

From the Publisher

03/01/2024

Vienna and Madison came from vastly different backgrounds when they first met in school, although they soon discovered a shared enthusiasm for '90s music. They began playing music together and found success performing small gigs as a duo called EmVee. After EmVee starts trending and moves to New York, Vienna pushes to recruit members and form a full band. Madison resists the change, but they go through with it anyway and change the band's name to Bittersweet, bringing even more success and a chance to celebrate with a trip. On their way to the celebration, the band's van crashes in a remote location during a snowstorm. The band is forced to find shelter, and not everyone will survive. With the band lost, wounded, and dying in the Catskills, who will make it? And why would one person simply disappear after such a tragic night? VERDICT For readers eagerly awaiting the return of Yellowjackets, this novel from McKinnon (The Revenge List) blends the musical highs of Taylor Jenkins Reid's Daisy Jones and the Six with the darkness of The Girls by Emma Cline in a twisty thriller that is hard to resist.—Kerri Copus

Library Journal